Kevin Durant Reacts to Thunder’s NBA Title with Brief, Surprising Message
Kevin Durant, one of the most iconic players in Oklahoma City Thunder history, offered a short but notable reaction after his former team captured the 2024-25 NBA championship. The Thunder secured their first-ever title since relocating to OKC in 2008, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a thrilling Game 7 in front of a raucous crowd at Paycom Center.
The defining moment came in the third quarter, where the Thunder outscored the Pacers 34-20, swinging momentum their way and sealing their place in NBA history. The team’s emotional postgame celebration featured a light-hearted moment when center Isaiah Hartenstein was seen holding his young son — fast asleep — during the trophy ceremony. Durant took to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge the funny scene and offered a six-word post that also congratulated the Thunder.
Despite the praise, Durant’s history with Oklahoma City fans remains strained. After leading the team to multiple deep playoff runs, Durant controversially left in free agency in 2016 to join the 73-win Golden State Warriors. That move angered many OKC supporters, and the relationship never fully healed. Durant later admitted he didn’t feel welcomed by the city after his departure and had emotionally detached from the franchise.
Still, his quick shoutout showed a rare moment of goodwill, even if brief. Interestingly, Durant made the post just hours after being traded to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal. He’ll now be aiming to derail OKC’s title defense as a key piece of a rising Rockets squad in the competitive Western Conference.
So while Durant offered a nod to the Thunder’s triumph, don’t expect any sentimental reunion—especially when the two sides meet again next season.
